Library Closed – Tuesday, March 14
The BCGS Library is closed for Tuesday, March 14
Continue reading →Civil War Parole Camps of Annapolis, Maryland – Rebecca Morris
Civil War Parole Camps of Annapolis, Maryland Rebecca Morris, of Anne Arundel Co. Historical Society FEBRUARY 26, SUNDAY, 3 PM In 1862, Annapolis became the main depot on the east coast for Union prisoners released on parole by the Confederacy. … Continue reading →
Research Day – Sunday, January 22
Everyone is invited to use all of the research assets of our Library from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM. The Computer Genealogy Interest Group meets at 1 pm For more information please visit → https://www.BaltimoreGenealogySociety.org/BCGShome/program-of-speakers/
Continue reading →Library Closed – Saturday, January 14
L I B R A R Y C L O S E D The BCGS Library is closed Saturday, January 14 due to changing weather.
Continue reading →Obituaries – A Treasure Trove for Genealogists by Adrian J. Gravelle
Sunday, November 27, 3 pm. This presentation will include: A short history of obituaries A discussion of their reliability in genealogical research The importance of obituaries in genealogical research Techniques for finding obituaries on the Internet Internet tools used in … Continue reading →
The BCGS Burial Project has added more sites
Some of these locations are not precisely placed. Please visit the burial project at: https://www.BaltimoreGenealogySociety.org/BCGShome/projects/bcgs-burial-project/ Scroll down and select the link “Cemeteries to be Located”. Contact information is below the link.
Continue reading →Maryland Archives Search Room Closing
“Beginning November 21st, the Search Room will close as part of maintenance repairs to the building, with reopening tentatively scheduled for early January. Consequently, during that period, Maryland State Archives staff will offer limited in-person service Tuesdays through Fridays in … Continue reading →
The Irish Railroad Workers’ Museum – Luke McCusker
Sunday, October 23, 3 pm. Topics include Establishment of the Museum Description of our Museum’s mission and focus Genealogy activity of the Museum Museum’s research of the Feeley family: discoveries and results Family History of our visitors: Railroading and Irish … Continue reading →
Ancestors in the U. S. Military: Online and in Military Archives – Dr. Margaret McMahon
Learn how to use online resources to locate information about your ancestors’ US Military service. The discussion will include information about how to use military archives in your research. About Dr. McMahon Margaret is the hockey-playing genealogist. She has a … Continue reading →
Maryland Genealogical Society’s Fall Seminar
Pre-registration is open for the Maryland Genealogical Society’s Fall Seminar set for Saturday, September 24: “Research Riches in Our Backyard: The National Archives, Library of Congress, and DAR Library.” Each of our four speakers will discuss what’s to be gained … Continue reading →